School Profile · Los Angeles
Equitas Academy #2: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Equitas Academy #2 posts 34% meeting the standard and 10.6% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
2723 West 8th Street, 90005 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 5-8·437 students·94% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(213) 201-5940·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
39
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #1,069 statewide · #94 of 226 in Los Angeles Unified
Equitas Academy #2 scores 39 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 52nd percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “34% proficient” and call it done. Equitas Academy #2 deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 0.4% suspension rate — versus 3.7% statewide.
As a charter, Equitas Academy #2 enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
12%
20%
68%
Grade 6 · 32% proficient
8%
32%
60%
Grade 7 · 40% proficient
10%
41%
49%
Grade 8 · 51% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 2.7pp across grades; the floor rises 18.6pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
10.6%
State 16.8%
6.2pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
34.5%
State 39.3%
4.8pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+11.8pp
State +1.5pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
18.5%
State 18.5%
0.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.4%
State 3.7%
3.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 50
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
53/100
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag
Los Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
51/100
Rise Kohyang Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 0.4 mi
Developing
45/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic97.9%
White0.5%
Asian0.7%
Black0.7%
Other0.2%
GenderFemale 48.0%Male 52.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 93.6% (30pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
437
423 below CA avg (~860)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
3 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Equitas Academy #2 in Los Angeles, 40.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Equitas Academy #2 trails its district average for low-income students by 0.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 35.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 398 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−35.7pp
5.5% vs 41.1% overall · n=108
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−12.2pp
0.0% vs 12.2% overall · n=108
Math · Disabilities−22.9pp
5.6% vs 28.5% overall · n=36
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−8.5pp
3.1% vs 11.6% overall · n=36
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income398 tested
ELA 40.3%·Math 28.2%· -0.6pp vs district
Hispanic416 tested
ELA 40.7%·Math 28.5%· -0.3pp vs district
English Learner108 tested
ELA 5.6%·Math 5.6%· -1.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 21.3pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: -0.3pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$49K
$36K below CA median
Median Home Value
$975K
$316K above CA median
Bachelor's+
40%
5pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
5.2 years avg experience
20 teachers · 30% first-year · 10% second-year
Teacher Credentials
18% fully credentialed
17.6% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
10.6%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 43th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
34.5%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 46th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+11.8pp
↑ vs CA +1.5pp · 64th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
18.5%
↑ vs CA 18.5% · 50th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.4%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 105 | 19% | 24% | 22% | 35% | 43% | −5 |
| Grade 6 | 122 | 12% | 20% | 25% | 43% | 32% | −15 |
| Grade 7 | 113 | 8% | 32% | 26% | 35% | 40% | −8 |
| Grade 8 | 83 | 10% | 41% | 23% | 27% | 51% | +5 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 105 | 12% | 17% | 26% | 45% | 30% | −6 |
| Grade 6 | 122 | 11% | 13% | 21% | 54% | 25% | −10 |
| Grade 7 | 112 | 13% | 18% | 34% | 36% | 30% | −4 |
| Grade 8 | 81 | 10% | 20% | 28% | 42% | 30% | −3 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 188 | 4% | 20% | 61% | 15% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 398 | 40.3% | −1 | +2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 416 | 40.7% | −0 | +2 |
| English Learners | 108 | 5.6% | −1 | −5 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equitas Academy #2 ← | — | 39 | 10.6% | 34.5% | +11.8 | 0.4% |
| Magnolia Science Academy 6 | 1.8 mi | 53 | 22.9% | 48.2% | +13.4 | 3.7% |
| Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Mag | 2.6 mi | 51 | 27.1% | 50.0% | +2.3 | 0.6% |
| Rise Kohyang Middle | 0.4 mi | 45 | 18.5% | 40.9% | +3.2 | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #637 → #1717 → #1517 → #1273 → #1069
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Equitas Academy #2 a good middle school?
Equitas Academy #2 has a Scope Score of 39 out of 100, placing it in the 52nd percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,069 statewide. 10.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.2 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Equitas Academy #2's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 34.5% of students at Equitas Academy #2 met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 10.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 10.6% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 633 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Equitas Academy #2 rank in California?
Equitas Academy #2 ranks #1,069 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Equitas Academy #2 getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Equitas Academy #2 increases by 11.8 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Equitas Academy #2?
18.5% of students at Equitas Academy #2 are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 0.4%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Equitas Academy #2 compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Equitas Academy #2 scores 39/100 (52nd percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 437 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Equitas Academy #2 serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Equitas Academy #2 in Los Angeles, 40.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Equitas Academy #2 trails its district average for low-income students by 0.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 35.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 398 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.